The 40th Golden Disc Awards ceremony was held in Taipei, Taiwan, honoring achievements in South Korean music released between late 2024 and late 2025. Performers and award recipients included BLACKPINK's Jennie, Stray Kids, and CORTIS. G-Dragon won the Digital Daesang for Song of the Year. The awards, established in 1986, aim to promote creativity and support the music industry's growth.